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I am from Singapore, a tiny little dot on the world globe, a country I love to call home! Coming to study at Hope College has opened my eyes to many issues that I would not normally face at home. That is one of the reasons I am in HAPA--> to learn more from my fellow students, and to enjoy more of College life with the amazing friends one can make in this organization! Another reason I am in HAPA is because I miss Asian food quite a bit when I am here, and HAPA helps me overcome my cravings with numerous fun outings with Asian food/snacks! HAPA is a great organization with fun people and numerous exciting activities for everyone to enjoy!

Hello. I'm currently a senior who happens to be a social work major with a Japanese minor. I was originally from Los Angeles, CA and moved to Holland just for the fun of it. So I guess I will claim Holland as my hometown. I joined HAPA because there are people who do not realize that Asia has more countries than just China, Japan and Korea. I wish to expand people's knowledge about other Asian cultures. I also like food... This is also my last year in HAPA so I'm going to make the best of it with my wonderful MSO buddies!

I am Mallory Timmer, a political science major who has lived in Michigan, Illinois and the country of Bolivia. I am a junior at Hope College. I love athletics; mainly soccer, volleyball and basketball. In my spare time I love to read and go on runs. Mallory's favorites are as follows: Book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Color: a toss up between yellow and green. Food: Sushi...and icecream!

Hi! I'm currently a junior and studying nursing at Hope College. I'm also a Korean girl who loves all kinds of Asian cultures. Although I haven't traveled to any of other Asian countries, I grew up mostly in South Africa, Korea, and US. Having this cultural background, I truly enjoy meeting new people from all over the world and listening to their different stories. And out of all the mouth watering Asian food choices, I LOVE pad thai. period. I would also love to travel the world in the future and visit as many countries as I can to learn and see the world in so many different cultural views.But since it will take anyone a fortune to visit every country in the world, wouldn't it be fantastic if we can still talk and share various cultural experiences through HAPA? So, come and join! =]

I love Asians. They are my people. I am very proud to be Chinese-American so why not join Hope's Asian Perspective? I have been going to Hope for the past two years and it's definitely given me a different perspective of where I come from which is a long ways away from Home, one of the best cities in the West Coast, is in Portland, OR. I love trees and the scenery in Oregon doesn't compare anywhere else. I love the outdoors. My favorite tv show is Alias. Hope is a place where I have strengthened my walk with Jesus.

Hi, my name is Marie Yamazaki. I'm from Japan. I transferred to Hope last year. Before I came to Hope, I had been living in Japan over 20 years, and I LOVE JAPAN!! That is why I wanna introduce Japanese culture through HAPA. Also, I love Asian culture. I would be glad if I could share these Asian culture things with you guys!!!! HAPA is gonna produce a lot of amazing events, so feel free to join us!!!!!! Since the members of HAPA are awesome, I'm sure you can get along with them easily:)) I'm looking forward to seeing you guys!!!

I enjoy Asian food, especially rice, and I love Asian mythology and folklore. I have travelled overseas multiple times to Southeast Asia, and have visited ancient pagodas and temples, as well as an imperial palace. I joined HAPA, since I believe that Asians are strongly depicted by stereotypes and false information, and I have a drive to make a difference in bringing an awareness of Asian culture to others. I chose to become a Japanese major, because I believe in studying and preserving Asian history in the context of rapid modern development. Although we may continue to develop new and unique things, I feel that, in order to maintain our identities, we as human beings also need to remember the past.

I am from Grandville, MI, known for it's big mall and that's about it. Coming to Hope and then joining HAPA are two of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Hope is a wonderful place to meet people from all over the world and HAPA gives students the wonderful opportunity to be involved in a group that celebrates the diversity of cultures on this campus! I hope that through HAPA I can help bring awareness to Hope's campus about diversity issues and cultural stereotypes. HAPA is such a fun organization for everyone of any background or culture! It's a great opportunity to learn and grow in knowledge and friendship

I have been serving as an adviser for HAPA since 2007. I love working with this student organization because the members are amazing and I've learned so much from them. I enjoy watching Bollywood movies, discussing issues that impact the Asian community, as well as making and eating lumpia. Being part of HAPA I've had the opportunity to try a few new things like seaweed and kimchi, and learn about various customs in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Korea, Japan, etc. I'm looking forward to another great year. Maybe I'll finally make it to a karaoke night :)